Word of the Day: Bust
When the word “bust” is used as a verb, it means to break something or arrest someone.
bust = arrest :
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The police busted him for dealing drugs.
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He got busted.
bust = break:
- When he dropped the bottle on the floor, it busted.
- He busted the bottle.
Note: Be careful when using the word “bust” to mean break. Often, the word “break” is better.
When the word “bust” is used as a noun, there are a few other meanings for the word to consider:
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The police made the bust at the suspect’s home. (bust = an arrest)
bust = the sculpted head of a person :
- This is a bust of the Roman emperor Tiberius.
- Many museums contain busts of famous people.
bust = a woman’s chest
- The dress she’s wearing shows off her bust.
Note: This word also refers to a situation that turns out to be worthless:
- The event was a bust. (Few people showed up.)
Essential English Dictionary
Visit the Popular English Words Beginning with B page to see the list of all words starting with letter B. For seeing the HiCafe dictionary, visit the Popular English Words with Meaning page.
